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JonboyE

They have, it is just that no one cares.

Novocastrian

This. Dozens of people were killed just today in a bomb attack in the marketplace in Yola, Nigeria. I doubt it'll make the six o'clock news.

not2old

No threats in or to Canada eh!

Its because of that & the fact that Canada may be a refuge for many undesirable types.

When it comes to 'blood & guts' (war or terrorism), IMO, Canada is a fence sitter & a country that depends on the rest of the world to be its guardian.

MarylandNed

Canada's contribution and sacrifice in 2 world wars was immense. Canada has been involved in many other conflicts and peacekeeping missions since.

Almost Canadian

Eh?

I was merely commenting that any threat to Canada will not disappear simply because its leader may cease the bombing raids that were insignificant in any event.

Almost Canadian

CNN reported it. Who is it that is not supposed to care?

not2old

Modern day events, not the second war - when it comes to Canada having to deal with a full scale war, attack, defending ourselves or dealing with terrorism (Paris & London), can we do it?

Since we have prepared & equipped paranoid neighbours to the south, what the heck do we need to worry about or be concerned with to get involved for, because it'll all be done for us by others. Further support & intelligence from the UK

Canada vs United States Military Stats Compared

Canada vs United Kingdom Military Stats Compared

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not2old

As did the CBC, CTV, SkyTV, BBC, ITV, France24, ABC Australia & others.

My guess is the Paris attacks are newsworthy because more Americans (include Brits & Canadians) live or visit the place over Yola & that the advertising dollars that CNN gets makes it newsworthy till the next event worth covering. Other than that its the mug faces of US politicians or the wannabe's

Jimbo2012

An isolated act committed by an idiot, I would suggest. I haven't witnessed or overheard much in the way of bigotry or intolerance up here in Ptbo.

AlliF

That was just literally round the corner from us. It's as if everyone in Winnipeg has completely forgotten how to drive on icy roads. Give it a week and this will be business as usual.

Novocastrian

I suppose I should have said that it won't be in tomorrow's news. Is hashtag jesuisyola trending tonight?

DandNHill

Although the risk factor is very low I do believe in Canada, my husband and 2nd son are probably in two of the most vulnerable places. One works at Pearson and the other lives in downtown Toronto. But am I going to lose any sleep over it? No because I believe the risk is very low. Think hubby is safer than when he worked at Gatwick!!

not2old

That is something the OP should be aware of

Related facts for anyone moving to Canada in the linked news piece below

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/hate-cr...eted-1.2413976

Ten facts you need to know from Statistics Canada’s new report detailing hate crimes in 2013 | National Post

Pine Cone

It shouldn't be, but it is something we worry about as we've been directly affected by situations in the past.

As a student, I've been evacuated from Birmingham International train station while travelling through during rush hour on more than one occasion due to bomb alerts. I worked in London at the end of the IRA era and on more than one occasion I was faced with being evacuated from a main train stations on my way home from work, and stranded alone, amongst crowds of panicking people, in the dark at night for some considerable time until I could find an alternative way to get home. My husband luckily wasn't on the underground trains that got blown up a few years ago, but could so easily have been if he was running 10-15 minutes later. Even here in Sydney, my husband occasionally works across the road from the Lindt cafe (and ocassionally bought me yummy chocolates from) where the nutter held people at gunpoint late last year. I've spent quite some time frequenting that area of the city with my kids, while off visiting parks/museums etc.

With all of this in mind, I'd rather not live somewhere under constant fear of something kicking off. I know nowhere is 100% safe, and there are all kinds of nutters out there. I'd just prefer it wasn't something we need to get used to again.